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Getting to Bonita Springs & Estero
34 min · 19 miles from Cape Coral (Google driving route without traffic, checked 2026-10-10; expect longer in season)
Events coming up
- Bonita Springs Invitational Art FestivalNov 21–22 · Time TBA — check the organizerBonita Springs
- Coconut Point Art FestivalNov 21 · Feb 20 · Time TBA — check the organizerEstero
- Jeff DunhamSat Dec 12 · Time TBA — check the organizerHertz Arena, Estero
- Everblades vs. Orlando: Sports NightSun Dec 27 · Time TBA — check the organizerHertz Arena, Estero
- Jim GaffiganWed Dec 30 · Time TBA — check the organizerHertz Arena, Estero
- Bonita Springs National Fine Art Festival #1Jan 9–10 · Time TBA — check the organizerBonita Springs
- Barry ManilowJan 16–17 · Time TBA — check the organizerHertz Arena, Estero
- Bonita Springs Art WalkJan 23–24 · Time TBA — check the organizerBonita Springs
- Coconut Point / Estero art eventsJan 23–24 · Time TBA — check the organizerEstero
- Jo KoySun Jan 31 · Time TBA — check the organizerHertz Arena, Estero
- Bonita Springs National Fine Art Festival #2Feb 6–7 · Time TBA — check the organizerBonita Springs
- TobyMac + Jeremy Camp + Seph Schlueter + Katy NicholeSun Feb 7 · Time TBA — check the organizerHertz Arena, Estero
- Bonita Brew FestSat Feb 20 · Time TBA — check the organizerRiverside Park, Bonita Springs
- Bonita Springs Boat ShowFeb 25–28 · Time TBA — check the organizerBonita Springs Poker Room
- Bonita Springs National Fine Art Festival #3Mar 6–7 · Time TBA — check the organizerBonita Springs
- Bonita Springs Seafood & Music FestivalMar 19–21 · Time TBA — check the organizerOld 41 Rd, Bonita Springs
- Brit FloydSat Apr 3 · Time TBA — check the organizerHertz Arena, Estero
Places to go
Top 5 per group by Google rating (4★+, 20+ reviews). Hours change — call ahead.
Eat & drink
- Cazaroto Pizza & Pastas · 5★ (1400)25271 Chamber of Commerce Dr, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA
- Pezzo Pizza + Bar · 4.9★ (986)20041 S Tamiami Trl #18, Estero, FL 33928, USA
- Yummy Yummy Asian Kitchen · 4.9★ (454)21301 S Tamiami Trl #380, Estero, FL 33928, USA
- Tacos On The Road · 4.9★ (314)10351 Corkscrew Rd, Estero, FL 33928, USA
- Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls · 4.9★ (121)8017 Plaza del Lago Dr Ste 107, Estero, FL 33928, USA
Breakfast & coffee
- Alba breakfast & brunch · 4.9★ (245)23111 Fashion Dr Unit 111
- Lovr Boys Café and Roastery · 4.9★ (35)9606 Bernpine Ct Unit 115
- Next Stop Brunch · 4.8★ (320)10351 Corkscrew Rd
- Mario's Sports Bar & Grill · 4.7★ (432)20301 Grande Oak Shoppes Dr #108
- El Gaucho Deli Cafe · 4.7★ (398)22905 Lyden Dr
Bars & live music
- Vichino's Cafe & Wine Bar · 5★ (263)25987 S Tamiami Trl #100
- The Shop · 5★ (28)10979 K Nine Drive Suite 2
- Hopsized Brewing Company · 4.8★ (192)9201 Cockleshell Ct #13
- Craft Spirits Social · 4.8★ (75)27975 Old 41 Rd Ste 207
- Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar · 4.7★ (1353)23150 Fashion Dr Suite 101
Things to do
- Shelby Wandrey Art Studio · 5★ (43)23601 N Commons Dr
- Summer's Art Studio & Gallery · 5★ (39)27665 Old 41 Rd
- D&S Gallery · 5★ (39)3725 Bonita Beach Road Southwest #6th
- Al Marcenkus Art, LLC · 5★ (20)26300 Prince Pierre Way
- Congo River Golf · 4.8★ (1967)24270 S Tamiami Trl
Beaches & parks
- Bonita Springs Dog Park · 4.8★ (679)11071 E Terry St
- Barefoot beach Bonita Springs,FL · 4.8★ (234)Barefoot beach Bonita Springs
- Bonita Beach Access #3 · 4.8★ (26)27494 Hickory Blvd
- Lovers Key State Park · 4.7★ (7528)8700 Estero Blvd
- Bonita Beach Park · 4.7★ (4261)27954 Hickory Blvd
On the water
- KingFisher Charters · 5★ (364)275 Estero Blvd
- Banana Boat Tours and Rides, Inc. · 5★ (86)3040 Estero Blvd
- Island Bay Charters · 5★ (69)8700 Estero Blvd
- Just Livin the Dream Charters Inc · 5★ (35)27598 Marina Pointe Dr
- Borrow A Boat Rentals · 5★ (33)27288 Buccaneer Dr
Shopping
- Pelican Village · 4.8★ (48)24830 S Tamiami Trl
- Estero Ridge Plaza · 4.8★ (22)20041 S Tamiami Trl
- Miromar Outlets · 4.6★ (12003)10801 Corkscrew Rd
- Coconut Point · 4.6★ (6722)23106 Fashion Dr
- Promenade At Bonita Bay · 4.6★ (940)26795 S Bay Dr